Description
Description This Strawberry Braided Pastry is a delightful weekend treat featuring flaky, buttery puff pastry and a sweet-tart strawberry filling, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup ( 113.5g ) cream cheese (25% or more fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 sheet (245g) puff pastry, chilled (not frozen)
- ½ cup ( 170g ) strawberry jam
- 1 beaten egg, for egg wash
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Unroll the chilled puff pastry sheet and roll it into a rectangle approximately 10 x 14 inches.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling down the center third of the pastry rectangle and spread the strawberry jam over it.
- Cut diagonal strips on the outer thirds and braid the pastry, sealing the ends.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Notes
- For a glossy finish, brush with an egg wash before baking. Handle puff pastry while cold for best results.